Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Overview
Totally Personalized Private Experience!
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Kaikoura, renowned for its world-class whale-watching tours, particularly the unique opportunity to observe sperm whales. In addition to the whale-watching experience, you will have the chance to explore dolphins, seals, and various other wildlife. Furthermore, you may enjoy the scenic Kahutara River Walk, offering a brief yet picturesque stroll through the forested areas along the river.
What's Included
- Private Vehicle
- Bottled Water
- Professional Driver
- Scenic Drive Travel time included
- Clean and comfortable vehicle
- Meet & Greet
- Specalized Guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Whale Watching Cruise Tickets (Optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Guide will contact the traveller prior to the trip to confirm the pickup point and timing. Guide will notify the traveller before leaving to the pickup location. Guide will find the traveller with name display.
52 Cathedral Square
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Kaikoura
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Christchurch (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5552096P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Private Vehicle.
- Bottled Water.
- Professional Driver.
- Scenic Drive Travel time included.
- Clean and comfortable vehicle.
- Meet & Greet.
- Specalized Guide.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Dinner.
- Whale Watching Cruise Tickets (Optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Vehicle
- Bottled Water
- Professional Driver
- Scenic Drive Travel time included
- Clean and comfortable vehicle
- Meet & Greet
- Specalized Guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Whale Watching Cruise Tickets (Optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
